PALMOILMAGAZINE, BEKASI – In his speech at the graduation ceremony of Politeknik Kelapa Sawit Citra Widya Edukasi (Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE) on Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Chairman of Yayasan Citra Widya Edukasi, General Major of the Army (Ret.) E.D. Bimo Prakoso, emphasized the importance of hard work, collaboration, and respect for parents as the foundation for future success.
“This is a great opportunity for each of you to gain education. I deeply appreciate the directors and officials who worked tirelessly, and many of you have secured jobs even before completing your studies,” Bimo stated during the event, which was covered by Palmoilmagazine.com on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
He also highlighted that the graduates have better opportunities due to CWE’s partnerships with numerous plantation companies. The graduates were being prepared for important roles, such as plantation foremen, which Bimo described as crucial positions for the success of plantation operations. “A foreman manages a lot, much like a group commander in a battle,” he said.
Not only that, he said that it would be significant to increase human resource quality by having practices sustainably. He thought in this very short, some lecturers from Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE would get training in Solo, Central Java Province to reinforce their academic competency. “This would be part to increase the lecturers’ educational quality and capability,” he said.
Bimo also reminded the graduates should always respect and love their parents. Without their supports, he continued, nowadays success would not happen. “Never forget your parents. They struggled for your education. Be thankful and respect them,” Bimo firmly advised.
He also mentioned to always get cooperation in team and should not be proud of someone’s capability. “When you are at work, you have to help one to another. Never underestimate your college that may not be as qualified as you are. Lay hand on them to go forward together,” he said.
Besides, Bimo warned the graduates to stay away from drugs and online gambling that happened to the young generations. “Once you use drugs, it is over. Never try it. Get away from online gambling. It would damage your future,” he said.
He thought, it would be significant to be thankful for every step in your life. “We have to be always thankful even though you do not reach your target yet. Whatever you get today, be thankful and keep on trying. Never forget to pray because every effort you do would be useless without praying,” he said.
The graduation day would be a meaningful event for the graduates and their parents. This year, Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE graduated 152 students from many study programs, they were 37 from Diploma IV of Plantation Plant Production Technology; 42 from Diploma III of Palm Oil Plantation Cultivation; 38 from Diploma of Plantation Product Process. 35 from Management Logistic. 46 of them graduated with Cum Laude. (P2)